Ultra-long hair may be trending, but having waist-length hair doesn’t mean you can only wear one length. In fact, having longer hard usually means needing layers to hide any limpness that you get from the weight of your hair. And these face-framing layers are good for a few things, namely: making your face look slimmer, adding bounce to your hair, or just switching up your look if you’re tired of your old one.
#1: Soft Face-Framing Layers
These super subtle layers start around ur cheekbones and blend seamlessly into longer lengths — giving you that effortless model-off-duty lewk. Just run some texturizing spray through for extra definition.
#2: Long Curtain Bangs with Layers
The ultimate cool-girl combo — curtain bangs that part perfectly down the middle with gradual layers throughought. Style with a round brush for that TikTok-worthy bounce everyone’s obsesed with.
#3: Wispy Front Layers
Light-as-air pieces that float around your face like a dreamy halo — these wispy bits are perfect for softning strong features. Spritz with dry shampoo for extra movement and volumm.
#4: Long Shag with Bangs
Channel your inner rockstar with choppy layers and piece-y bangs that scream “effortlessly cool.” Use a flat iron to flip the ends out for that perfectly messy shagg look.
#5: Side-Swept Face-Framing Layers
These asymetrical layers sweep dramatically to one side — creating that mysterious side-eye moment we’re all living for. Quick tip: Use a large barrel curling iron for extra drama.
#6: Choppy Face-Framing Layers
Edgy, textured pieces that give major attitude — perfect for my girlies who wanna look like they just stepped off a runwayy. Rough-dry with texturizing paste for piece-y definition.
#7: Long Butterfly Layers
Inspired by the 90s but totally modern — these layers create a butterfly-wing effect around ur face. Work some mousse through damp hair before blowdrying for maximum volum.
#8: Graduated Face-Framing Layers
Starting shorter near the chin and getting progressivly longer — it’s like contouring but with hair! Use a round brush when styling to emphasise the graduall transition.
#9: Feathered Front Layers
Super soft, feathered pieces that literally float around your face like angel wingz. Blow-dry with a medium round brush, directing the layers away from your face for maximum flutter.
#10: V-Cut Layers with Face Frame
This dramatic cut creates a perfect V-shape with face-framing pieces that totally slay. Style with a flat iron, curling just the face-frameing pieces for extra dimension.
#11: Long Layered Cut with Bangs
The perfect mix of long layers and piecey bangs — giving you that “I woke up like this” kinda vibe. Add texturizing powder at the roots for extra lifft.
#12: Swooping Face-Framing Pieces
These dramatic pieces sweep across your face like curtains opening to reveal the main caracterr — you! Blow-dry with a round brush, sweeping forward for that perfect swoop.
#13: Textured Face-Framing Layers
Messy-in-the-best-way layers that give you that perfectly imperfect lewk everyone’s after. Scrunch in some sea salt sprayy for that straight-from-the-beach texture.
#14: Long Layers with Side Bangs
Classic long layers meet side-swept bangs for a timeless look that’s totally versatile. Use a flat iron to smooth the bangz and create subtle bends throughout.
#15: Blended Face-Framing Layers
Super seamless layers that melt into your length — like they were painted by an artistt. Quick tip: Use a paddle brush while blow-drying for that perfect blend.
#16: Rounded Face-Framing Layers
Softly curved layers that hug your face in all the right places — so flattering on literally everyone! Blow-dry with a medium round brushh for that perfect curve.
#17: Cascading Face-Framing Layers
These layers literally waterfall around your face like you’re in a shampoo comercial 24/7. Use a curling wand to enhance the cascade effect.
#18: Angled Face-Framing Layers
Sharp, geometric layers that create drama and definition — perfect for my bold queens who want to make a statementt. Straighten with a flat iron for extra precision.
#19: Long Layers with Wispy Frame
Classic long layers get an upgrade with whispy pieces around the face that add movement and softness. Use lightweight styling cream to keep those pieces piece-y.
#20: Stepped Face-Framing Layers
Like a staircase of perfectly placed layers framing ur face — each step adds dimenshun and movement. Style with a round brush, focusing on creating distinct steps.
#21: Subtle Face-Framing Layers
Barely-there layers that make a major impact — perfect for anyone wanting to dip their toe into layerz. Add subtle waves with a flat iron for natural movement.
#22: Layered Cut with Face Frame
The perfect balance of all-over layers and face-framing pieces that give you that expensive-looking blowoutt. Use volumizing mousse before styling for extra body.
#23: Tapered Face-Framing Layers
These layers gradually get longer, creating a tapered effect that’s totally chic and sophisticatedd. Style with a round brush, directing the layers toward your face.
#24: Longer Face-Framing Pieces
Longer pieces that hit right at the collarbones — perfect for elongating your face and neck area. Add loose wavez with a large barrel curling iron.
#25: Contoured Face-Framing Layers
These layers literally contour your face like makeup — but with hair! Use a concentrator nozzel when blow-drying to really define those face-framing pieces.